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A Microbiologist Obtained Two Pure Isolated Biological Samples: One of a Virus

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A microbiologist obtained two pure isolated biological samples: one of a virus, and one of a viroid. The labels came off during a move from one lab to the next, however. The scientist felt she could distinguish between the two samples by analyzing for the presence of a single type of molecule. What type of molecule would she be looking for to differentiate between the two?


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Chamber Walls

Structural boundaries of a space or cavity within an organ, often referring to the heart’s compartments.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, often called the SA Node, acts as the natural pacemaker of the heart, initiating the heart's electrical impulse.

Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure by applying pressure to an artery and gradually releasing it.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.

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